stater of Herakleion, 290-280 BC

Obv. hd Athena Corinthian helmet decorated with Scylla
Rev. Herakles standing frontally



Van Keuren 87            7.75 g         Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 76 2007 lot 60. 
                                        Estimate 500 USD
                                        
type vK 87


LUCANIA, Herakleia. Time of Pyrrhos of Epiros. Circa 281-278 BC. AR Nomos (7.75 g, 5h). Aris-, magistrate. Helmeted
head of Athena right, helmet decorated with Skylla / Herakles standing facing, holding club, bow, and arrows, lion 
skin draped over arm; ARIS and owl to left. Van Keuren 87 (same dies); HN Italy 1385. VF, lightly toned, struck 
with worn obverse die.
From Collection C.G. Ex Stack’s (8 June 1994), lot 2081.